Dicalite is a company that uses naturally occurring minerals to improve products used for filtration of liquids such as wine, beer, and swimming pool water, for use in building products such as wallboard, ceiling tile, and joint compound, and for use in creating potting soils and hydroponic growing media for plant growth. Dicalite operates at the intersection of branded consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and research & product development to provide value to over 1,000 customers across the world. Dicalite is privately owned and has been in business for 93 years.
Dicalite's operating footprint includes 16 facilities across North America and Europe.Operating through a fully integrated network of five mines and twelve refining, processing, and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite, and diatomaceous earth. Dicalite's core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Home Depot, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, DuPont, Leslie's Pool Supplies, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.In 2021, Dicalite launched a direct-to-consumer line of gardening products. These products are marketed under the Harvest Hero brand name (www.HarvestHero.com).
Broad Function:
The Process Engineer will lead the operations team to facilitate the implementation of our Operational Excellence Program using best practices and trends to develop and implement processes designed with improved safety, quality, and efficiency.The key role includes troubleshooting process issues, trending operating conditions, managing projects, and identifying and validating process technology. The functional position will work closely with frontline operations and maintenance team members, daily. The process engineer will also take on a small number of the plant operational functions to gain experience and help control margin i.e., sustainable development, safety projects, environmental impact improvements, etc.
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Primary Responsibilities:
Design improvement analysis of existing processes and new product process equipment capabilities
Standardize equipment and practices including process flow sheets, P&ID flow sheets, assembly drawings, details drawings, mass balances, and fabrication layout drawing.
Establish and support the preventative maintenance programs and key parts lists and inventories.
Supervision of capital and continuous improvement projects
Qualification of vendors
Validation of process changes and finished product quality
Travel between sites in California and Nevada; time at Nevada site is estimated at ~25%
Key Competencies:
Proven experience as process and manufacturing engineering; three plus years
Solid understanding of technical aspects of mineral mill operations, machinery, electrical systems etc.
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
Ability to develop and modify programs for PLC's and variable frequency drives.
Good analytical and decision-making capabilities
Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative, hands-on, results-oriented, efficient and process driven.
Impeccable personal and business ethics
Solid team player with strong initiative
High energy; positive thinker
Clear, efficient, and thoughtful communicator
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors in engineer; focus on process and manufacturing engineering.
Proficiency in computer aided drafting
Proficiency in program logic, including but not limited to programmable controller software and PC data logging.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products - Excel, Outlook, etc.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, loading charts, material labeling and safety data sheets.
Must be capable of safely accessing ladders, elevated work platforms, stairs and manlifts to repair, inspect, or adjust equipment while maintaining three-point contact to minimize the risk of falling.
Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Must be able to recognize hazards associated with this job and take appropriate action to avoid accidents.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
Valid driver's license required.
Working Conditions:
While performing the essential functions of this position, the candidate will regularly work near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
Occasional outdoor environments, moderate to loud noise levels.
Standing for long periods on concrete or other hard surfaces; walking over rough and uneven terrain.
Frequently works in high places and is frequently exposed to vibration.
Work performed primarily in manufacturing and processing site.
Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing.
Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, manipulation tools/objects, and writing/typing.
Frequently required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) with or without assistance.
Frequent lifting of up to 100lbs and occasionally lift and/or move weights over 100lbs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.